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The Species 10033 vessels were using our connection to anticipate our actions. This made them difficult to hit because they always knew exactly where we were aiming for. It also made it impossible for us to adapt to the variance of their phasers because the second we had the frequency they were using, they would know and scramble it. The resistance quotient for Species 10033 is higher than anticipated and as we are unable to bring more of our vessels to assist, we have decided to retreat and learn more about the species through assimilating another. We will return once we have sufficient data to adapt.  We left the system and headed towards another detailed in the Sphere's database; Species 10034, the 'Aieck'. The following biodata was available for the species. Biodata: Species 10034: average height of adult individual: 7ft, average length: 7.8ft, average weight: 150 stone. Telepathic species with strong cardiovascular systems. Immune system: average. Above-average resistance quotient due to size. The Sphere database stated that the Species was also warp-capable with 23rd-Century level technology at the time (300 years ago). Its current technological state is yet unknown. We found a Species 10034 space station and prepared for assimilation. We were hailed by the station and replied with our intentions.  Species 10034 began to resist. Three vessels were launched from the space station. Scans showed them to be warp-capable with a weapons composite of 12 photon torpedos each and phasers. The vessels began attacking the Sphere and the Probe. Probe 815 drained the shields of one of the attacking vessels and Submatrix 34 was transported to their bridge to begin assimilating the inhabitants. The Sphere is currently holding the second vessel with its tractor beam while the third continues its assault. Onboard the first of the Species 10034 vessels, designated the 'Tezex' we discovered the increased size and powerful back legs of the  Species correlated to an increase in resistance quotient. Ten of Ten has been damaged three times but continues to function due to Nine of Ten's efficient repairs. Three, Eight and Six of Ten have assimilated four individuals belonging to the species but more have arrived. More drones will be transported to the bridge while the new units are transferred to Probe 815 for completed assimilation. Two of Ten has begun construction of larger alcoves for Species 10034 drones to regenerate.  The Species 5618 individual who has been aboard Probe 815 since the incident with the Perth was found tampering with AFRED and Two of Ten's subunit. It was assimilated by Two of Ten's subunit, designated One of Four, Assimilation Unit of Unimatrix 42 and assigned to Submatrix 36 aboard Probe 815.